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Daniel Asia: Symphony No. 2; Symphony No. 3

Creators: Daniel Asia, James Sedares, Phoenix Symphony
Label: New World Records
Category: Music

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

1 reviews
Sales Rank: 228615

Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5

UPC: 093228044727
EAN: 0093228044727
ASIN: B0000030I3

Release Date: April 16, 1995
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Tracks:

•	1. Maestoso
•	2. Adagio
•	3. Allegro
•	Ma Tovu
•	Ashrenu
•	L`kha Adonai
•	Hine El Yeshuati
•	Halleluyah

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com
Daniel Asia's music is very user-friendly, a mix of occasional jazz rhythms, echoes of Broadway jubilance, and a great deal of American mid-century romanticism-- without sounding at all derivative of any one trend or composer. If he does take his cues from anyone, it's probably Leonard Bernstein whose own music draws from eclectic sources. Symphony no. 2, Celebration Symphony, is dedicated to Bernstein and celebrates the trials and triumphs of the Jewish people, the music being dignified and penitential. Symphony no. 3 is the real scene-stealer with brash brasses and soaring, triumphant strings. A major symphony and worthy addition to any library. -- Paul Cook

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Accessible Modernism April 18, 2001
At first, this composer and these compositions might be somewhat off-putting, symphonies by a contemporary composer who is not a household word. But don't be. If one is looking to expand one's musical horizons beyond the usual old war horses, this is a good place to do so. Daniel Asia has staked-out a middle ground, scaling down flamboyant technical difficulties in order to enhance the performer's expressive potential. Consequently, these symphonies are quite accessible, giving us yet another example of a composer, who is not that well-known, but is worthy of consideration.